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Drink driver ignored no-entry sign on busy Northampton road among these 30 cases in court
Local magistrates also dealt with cases involving a town centre assault, possession of heroin and crack cocaine, shoplifting, assault, criminal damage and breaching a sexual harm prevention order…
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Major 1,400-home housing estate in Northampton to be 'delivered at pace', according to Homes England
A major 1,400-home housing estate recently approved in Northampton is to be 'delivered at pace', according to Homes England.
Iconic music venue in Northampton could be moved as part of major plans to redevelop derelict area
An iconic music venue in Northampton could be moved as part of plans to redevelop the derelict area surrounding it.
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'Exciting times': Council-owned car park in Northampton with nearly 100 spaces CLOSES ahead of major £9million redevelopment scheme
A council-owned car park in Northampton with nearly 100 spaces has CLOSED for good to make way for a major £9million redevelopment scheme.
Council sets out four year plan to 'modernise' planning service and provide 'faster and more reliable' decisions
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has set out a plan to transform its planning service over the next four years and provide “faster and more reliable” decisions.
The ten areas in West Northamptonshire with the most reports of violent and sexual offences in January 2026
The ten areas in West Northamptonshire with the highest number of violent and sexual offences during the month of January 2026 have been revealed.
Meet the founder of this nationally-growing luxury candle brand established in Northampton
Meet the founder of this nationally-growing luxury candle brand established in Northampton, which has created a loyal community through immersive workshops.
Concerns raised over council's commissioning of a new hearing impairment service as closure of Deafconnect is pushed forward
A local councillor has raised concerns that the level of support for the deaf community will be slashed under a new service for the county, as Deafconnect has announced that it will stop all client-based services from the end of March.
CCTV images released after man posing as 'contractor' stole purse from staff locker at Northampton supermarket
CCTV images have been released by police after a man posing as a ‘contractor’ stole a purse from a staff locker in a Northampton supermarket.
Support this bingo fundraiser and abseil in aid of worthy cancer charity of almost a decade
Support this bingo fundraiser and abseil in aid of a worthy cancer charity, which has been making a difference across Northampton and beyond for almost a decade.
17 new electric buses added to fleet on its way to West Northamptonshire following Government funding
An additional 17 new electric buses will be added to the fleet on its way to West Northamptonshire.
Former Northamptonshire Reform councillor who was suspended from party resigns after sitting as independent for months
A former Northamptonshire Reform UK councillor, who was suspended from the party and then sat as an independent for months, has resigned.
West Northamptonshire councillors vote to move forward in pursuit to find devolution deal despite 'billy no-mates' concerns
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has voted to move forward in its pursuit of a devolution deal for the area, despite concerns it is on the “billy no-mates” list of authorities.
Miles of queues and long rush hour delays on A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough
Drivers are facing miles of queues and long rush hour delays on the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough this morning (Tuesday March 17).
Council responds to concerns over membership pricing with new leisure centre operator in Northampton
Concerns have been raised about how membership prices are being explained ahead of a change in operators at several leisure centres in Northampton.
Emergency services called to huge car fire on busy road near Northampton over the weekend
Emergency services were called to a huge car fire on a busy road near Northampton over the weekend.
We Mean Business: ‘To people queuing around the block to get in, we look like we’re making millions – but we’re not’
The co-owner of a much-loved and award-winning bakery has shared the reality of what business is like behind the scenes compared to how it appears to customers from the outside.
Councillor calls for action to boost 'shockingly low' child vaccination rates in parts of Northampton
A Northampton councillor has called for action to boost “shockingly low” immunisation rates in parts of the town.
'We don't feel safe in our own home anymore living next to children's care home,' says family at their 'wit's end'
A family say they ‘no longer feel safe’ in their own home due to ongoing problems linked to a neighbouring children’s care home.
Charity walk of more than 140 miles in memory of 16-month-old boy will pass through Northampton
A charity walk covering more than 140 miles in memory of a 16-month-old boy who died from cancer is set to pass through Northampton as part of its route.